4. Tick wears a scarf to hide the ugly red birthmark on his neck. Do you think that’s necessary? Is there something about yourself that you hide from others? Should you?

5. We learn in the story that every choice a person makes can lead to drastic changes in other Realities. How can we relate that to the choices in our own lives, and to the enormous consequences we may experience?

6. Tick debates whether or not he should tell his parents about the letters and the clues, but decides to do so in the end. Why do you think it’s important to trust our parents and confide in them, even about the really hard things?

7. We find out in the end that it was actually Master George who sent the many frightening dangers that Tick encountered while investigating the clues. Master George tells Tick that he did so to test his courage and help him grow into the kind of person capable of working as a Realitant. How can this perspective help you face the many trials and tough times thrown at you in your own life?